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Van Hollen and Alsobrooks Address Federal Workers’ Worries Amid Job Threats
Maryland residents participated in a virtual town hall on Wednesday to express concerns to Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks regarding the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies and their potential effects on jobs and the economy.
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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Arrest in Silver Spring: Robbery Suspect Linked to Multiple Crimes
Montgomery County Police arrested 24-year-old Domonique Nicholas Walker for several armed robberies at local businesses, including two at Ertters Market in Silver Spring.
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LoveFlash Buses Return to Decorate Montgomery County Roads in February
Montgomery County’s LoveFlash buses have returned for February with five decorated BRT buses along Colesville Road and Columbia Pike.
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Maryland Leaders Condemn Trump’s Civil Service Changes
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined congressional members and federal employee unions near the U.S. Capitol to oppose the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the federal civil service.
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Casseroles for a Cause: A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact in Your Community
Silver Spring Cares has reprised its Casseroles for a Cause campaign, supplying free meals to food-insecure residents by filling freezers for partner nonprofit Shepherd’s Table.
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The Power of Paid Time Off: Better Service Starts With a Happy Team
Well-Paid Maids recognizes that a well-rested team is more productive, offering 24 paid days off each year to enhance employee well-being and benefit customers. [sponsored]
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Shoplifting Suspect Arrested in Downtown Silver Spring with Stolen Handgun, Police Say
Montgomery County Police arrested an armed shoplifting suspect in downtown Silver Spring last Friday.
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Automatic Adult Charges for Teens Face New Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering reducing the practice of automatically assigning teenage defendants to adult court when charged with serious crimes.